By Josh Cosford Hip hip hooray! Hip hip … okay, I’m over it. Anyhoo, I wanted to write about the multiple methods to control multiple hydraulic functions, each…
Brennan Industries Launches New Website with Free CAD Download Solution
Brennan Industries, Inc., an international supplier of hydraulic fittings and adapters, has launched a new website at www.Brennaninc.com with its online parts catalog, configurator and a free CAD…
Should you take a Caterpillar detour at IFPE?
You’re stoked for the upcoming IFPE show in Las Vegas, we get it. But don’t forget that—along with hundreds of component manufacturers—the show is co-located with CONEXPO-CON/AGG, one…
3rd edition of hydraulic pump failure book released
Hydraulic Management Group, LLC has announced the release of the 3rd edition of “Hydraulic Pump Failure and Aftermarket Replacement Potential Analysis,” authored by P.K. Guha, the company’s founder….
To Infinity and power beyond
By Josh Cosford There are a couple of methods used in the mobile hydraulic market to control multiple actuators from a common pump supply. The most simple is…
New Rexroth CDL2 cylinder is designed for 2 million load cycles
Machine manufacturers are increasingly demanding cost-optimized hydraulic cylinders with a high degree of reliability. Bosch Rexroth meets these demands with the new CDL2 mill type cylinder for both…
Jeff Behling Named President of STAUFF Corporation
Jeff Behling has been named President and CEO of STAUFF Corporation (USA). STAUFF is a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic plumbing clamps and components, hydraulic diagnostic…
Are hydraulic hybrid vehicles the future of driving?
Today, with almost every major country joining the development race, the demand for fuel is on the rise and the need to look for alternative sources of fuel…
Rexroth “Tech Tip Tuesdays”: Connecting Engineers and Followers
Tech Tip Tuesdays is a Rexroth social media initiative for sharing knowledge about mechanical and electrical engineering, wind energy, hydraulics and more. In order to connect Rexroth engineers…
CCEFP update: Hydraulically actuated patient transfer device
One goal of the National Science Foundation’s Engineering Research Center on Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) is to explore how advanced fluid power technology can be used…
NFPA’s year-end report highlights a strong fluid power industry
In its 12-page year-end report, the National Fluid Power Association highlights its accomplishments and high points from 2013, including its three-pronged strategy of focusing on a skilled workforce,…
HAWE Valves Assists Off-Road Motorsport Vehicles
HAWE Hydraulics is a global manufacturer and supplier of sophisticated hydraulic components and controls for the mobile, industrial, and renewable energy markets. Dakar 2014, is a legendary sporting…
IFPE holds webinar for exhibitors
IFPE, the fluid power industry’s largest trade show and conference event, is just three short months away. And while many companies and attendees are veterans of this great…
Bosch Rexroth’s Mike Bryan named Trainer of the Year
Mike Bryan, Training Specialist at the Bosch Rexroth Fountain Inn Manufacturing Facility, was named Trainer of the Year by the German American Chambers of Commerce (GACC). The GACC…
Kaman Industrial Technologies Launches New Fluid Power Catalog
Kaman Industrial Technologies announced the introduction of its inaugural Fluid Power Catalog featuring Parker Hannifin products. For the first time, this new catalog combines the top products from…
3 things to know about fluid power distributors in 2014
Fluid power has always been an engineering niche that relies heavily on a strong distribution network. From more wide ranging PT/fluid power houses, to value added distributors with…
Strong Pump with Serial Gearbox Protection
HAWE Hydraulics, a global manufacturer and supplier of sophisticated hydraulic components and controls for the mobile, industrial, and renewable energy markets. During CONEXPO in Las Vegas, Nevada, HAWE…
STAUFF Offline Filters Provide A Continuous Flow Of Clean Oil
STAUFF Offline Filters continuously filter Gearbox or Hydraulic Oil using Radial Micro Filtration. Particles as small as 0.5 micron are removed resulting in less downtime and repairs. STAUFF…
Tompkins’ Metric Compression Hydraulic Adapters
Tompkins metric compression adapters ensure strong, reliable, and leak-free connections. With a cutting ring design highly resistant to vibrations, they are perfect for pressue applications and temperatures ranging…
An interesting opportunity for Illinois fluid power manufacturers
I heard about an interesting program that the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is launching. The organization will have a dedicated Illinois Pavilion at the World…
New ISO Technical Report Now Available From NFPA
A new ISO Technical Report has recently been published and is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). ISO/TR 17209:2013, Hydraulic fluid power – Two-, three-…
Monitor Pressure the Easy Way
The new Ashcroft® DG25 digital pressure gauge provides a 5 full digit LCD in ranges up to 25,000 psi. Available in accuracies of 0.5% and 0.25% FS, this…
Keep your hydraulic oil clean: Particle city
By Josh Cosford I have a customer who recently experienced a bout with massive ingression of particle contamination. Their ISO 4406 code was in the range of 24/20/19…
Tank-Mounted Filter | ART
Schroeder Industries, recognized in filtration and fluid conditioning products, re-releases the Tank-Mounted Filter | ART, a low pressure filter. Return line tank-mounted filtration offers a space saving solution…
Taylor Devices opens new manufacturing space
Last week, Taylor Devices opened a new manufacturing operation in the Buffalo Bolt Business Park in North Tonawanda, N.Y. Company President/CEO Doug Taylor and Mayor Robert G. Ortt…